Spread some love around today.
Ever give someone you don’t know a heartfelt compliment, a hug, a word of encouragement, a little help? You never know the difference you will make when you show a little love.
I remember a time when I was at a restaurant with Wesley, eating tacos. I saw a young woman, probably 25 or so, looking sad, but undeniably effervescent, hunched over her lunch plate. It seemed she would burst into tears at any moment. I got up and gave her a hug. She let me! Afterward, she asked, “Why did you hug me?” I replied, “It looked like you needed one.” She smiled such a gorgeous smile and said, “I hadn’t thought I did, but I guess I really did need one, thank you.” Well, after that she perked up a little and ate her lunch. I was so glad to see her feeling a bit better.
There’s a glow that comes from showing love like this. It allows you to feel more compassion for everyone, including yourself. You feel better, the other person feels better.
Don’t hesitate to spread some love! ♥
Horses, New York State
That IS so true. You never know how a casual smile to a stranger on the train might make his day!
YES! Oh, and trains, I love them.
I’ve met some very interesting people on trains and subways.
i am a strange person i think. i sense others feelings much easier than my own. it is not uncommon for me to speak to strangers while waiting in line, or out on a walk. i can reach out to others, because a stranger can not see inside of my own soul
I don’t think you’re strange.
In a conversation with one of my favorite people who is 82 years old, she revealed her theory: we all have the ability to “see” inside souls/hearts, it’s instinct, but one we don’t spend much time honing anymore. A Zebra will sense danger, friend or foe, and we can too, sense things in others, we just have to practice it.
Your last comment struck me though, is it hard for you to allow others to “see” you? You don’t have to answer, obviously – just curious, as I used to have a huge problem with this. I don’t think that’s uncommon. It’s hard to be vulnerable, which is how I am taking your comment, but of course, maybe that’s not how you mean it. ♥
spreading some love! ♥
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Yes, you do, every day, with your beautiful photography and elegant fonts and your love of life which shows in your art.
You are so very sweet! Thank you
The picture is so sweet. Animals are amazing I’m so glad they exist. Wonderful post. People need to spend less time focusing on what’s wrong and doing more of what’s right. Hugs!
YES!!! I think that’s key. You’re right. Hugs to you, too, you’re such a dear. I enjoy talking to you. Thanks for liking my post. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Great post! I am trying to make it part of my day – being kind to strangers whether it’s a simple smile, a compliment or asking “Do you need help?”
Me, too. I am so glad you do this. A lot of times people won’t ASK for help, we’ve got to be on the lookout for it. I also like that you ask. Sometimes people don’t want it. It’s nice that you’re respectful.
I do smile at people in the street and more times than not they smile back. if they don’t well, they are probably having a bad day.
That’s true. Sometimes people are just not approachable. I agree, a bad day. Let’s hope their tomorrow is better when we see these folks.
Great blog post, I love it && I totally agree. Spreading the love, a simple compliment; gesture; hug; advice, etc can go a long way
Thank you – yes, just the smallest of gestures can turn someone’s really rough day right around. ♥
Yes && I have been both the giver & reciever ; awesome feeling
Agreed! XO
Wonderful! Thanks Zen!
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Very good blog. Love is so important to human beings. Good photo also
Thank you! Love is most everything I think. Thanks for the compliment.
Random hugs today . . .. I’ll do it & report back!!
Random hugs are great.
Looking forward to it. XO